www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Anthony Rendonhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/anthony-rendon/?utm_medium=RSS2015-03-31T10:25:04-04:00Nationals' Anthony Rendon to see third doctor about MCL sprain in left knee2015-03-31T10:25:04-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/31/nationals-anthony-rendon-see-third-doctor-about-mc/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; Renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews echoed the Washington Nationals' diagnosis of Anthony Rendon's left knee injury, diagnosing a sprain in the medial collateral ligament.</p> <p>"Everything is stable," manager Matt Williams said Tuesday. "All tests are such that it is stable. There's nothing that either of the doctors ...Anthony Rendon, Nationals seek second opinion on injured left knee after soreness lingers2015-03-30T16:42:56-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/30/anthony-rendon-seeks-second-opinion-injured-left-k/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>JUPITER, Fla. &mdash; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon visited renowned orthopedic surgeon James Andrews on Monday to get a second opinion on his injured left knee, manager Matt Williams said.</p> <p>Rendon sprained the medial collateral ligament in the knee while diving for a ground ball on March 9. He ...Jayson Werth unlikely to start on Opening Day for Nationals2015-03-29T14:34:12-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/29/jayson-werth-unlikely-start-opening-day-nationals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; Left fielder Jayson Werth took a full session of batting practice Saturday for the first time since undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, but Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams said he likely will not be ready to play by Opening Day.</p> <p>"Again, I would put nothing past him," Williams ...Nationals' Denard Span takes swings, Anthony Rendon works on lateral movement2015-03-27T11:54:30-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/27/nationals-denard-span-takes-swings-anthony-rendon-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. -- When a wave of injuries struck the Nationals in the middle of the 2013 season, then-manager Davey Johnson grew accustomed to giving daily updates to reporters in a segment of his press conference he termed "the M.A.S.H. report."</p> <p>On Friday morning, manager Matt Williams gave his own ...Anthony Rendon has sprained MCL2015-03-13T09:30:13-04:00Todd Dybashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/13/anthony-rendon-has-sprained-mcl/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; The Washington Nationals hoped Anthony Rendon would be ready to go Friday after bruising his knee following a dive in the field Monday. However, Rendon will miss more time because his bruise turned out to be a mild sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left ...Nationals' infield prospect Wilmer Difo sees, attacks2015-03-12T10:25:51-04:00Todd Dybashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/12/wilmer-difo-sees-attacks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. &mdash; Clear on the U.S. mainland for Wilmer Difo is one word: fastball. See it. Hit it.</p> <p>Difo replaced Anthony Rendon at the top of the Nationals' lineup Wednesday and went 2-for-3. He swung at the first fastball he saw from Cy Young winner David Price. ...Anthony Rendon scratched from Nationals lineup2015-03-11T10:49:48-04:00Todd Dybashttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/11/anthony-rendon-scratched-nationals-lineup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Viera, Fla. &mdash; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was scratched from the lineup Wednesday morning because of a bruised left knee.</p> <p>Rendon made a diving stop in the field two days ago and came away with bruising and swelling on the interior of the knee. Nationals manager Matt Williams ...LOVERRO: Anthony Rendon finding it harder to blend in under the spotlight2015-03-05T16:29:50-05:00Thom Loverrohttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/5/loverro-anthony-rendon-finding-it-harder-blend-car/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>ANALYSIS/OPINION:</strong></p> <p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; Anthony Rendon needs a headband.</p> <p>The Washington Nationals' MVP candidate a year ago was having trouble getting his healthy head of hair under control under his cap during workouts at the team's spring training complex. He walked over to the trainer's medical kit and pulled out ...Nationals' Anthony Rendon is steady as ever after breakout 2014 season 2015-02-25T15:11:53-05:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/25/nationals-anthony-rendon-stays-steady-after-breako/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>VIERA, Fla. &mdash; Anthony Rendon spent his offseason in Texas, enjoying the beautiful weather and hours of downtime. He didn't do anything differently to prepare for this season, nor does he plan on changing his approach now that spring training has begun.</p> <p>"My game is simple," Rendon said Wednesday. "I ...Ian Desmond, Anthony Rendon win Silver Slugger awards2014-11-06T18:29:55-05:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/6/ian-desmond-anthony-rendon-win-silver-slugger-awar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Washington Nationals' infield was well-represented Thursday night as the Silver Slugger award-winners were announced.</p> <p>Shortstop Ian Desmond won the award for a third consecutive year, while third baseman Anthony Rendon was honored for the first time in his first full major league season. The Nationals have now earned at ...Washington Nationals eliminated by San Francisco Giants thanks to wild pitch2014-10-08T00:01:33-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/8/washington-nationals-eliminated-san-francisco-gian/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SAN FRANCISCO &mdash; It ended here, on a perfect starless night by the bay. The Washington Nationals' legitimate run at the World Series. Their National League-leading 96-win season. Their belief that Tuesday night's red-eye flight to Washington, D.C., would be one of excitement and momentum and confidence building up to ...Anthony Rendon does his talking on field for Washington Nationals2014-09-18T19:27:45-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/18/anthony-rendon-does-his-talking-field-washington-n/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI &mdash; When asked if he has a few minutes to chat, Anthony Rendon looks up from his tablet and sits up in his chair.</p> <p>"About what?" he asks.</p> <p>"Your season," a reporter answers.</p> <p>Rendon shakes his head and offers to talk about something else. Another figure on the team, ...Nationals keep pushing for home-field advantage, beat Marlins, 6-22014-09-18T21:43:57-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/18/nationals-keep-pushing-home-field-advantage-beat-m/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>MIAMI -- If there were any doubts about how the Nationals would play after clinching the National League East, any questions about their intensity level entering the final weeks of the season, they were answered in one play Thursday night.</p> <p>With one out in the fourth inning, Marlins first baseman ...Bryce Harper, Nationals rout Mets as focus turns toward playoffs2014-09-14T09:51:37-04:00Mike Fitzpatrickhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/14/bryce-harper-nationals-rout-mets-focus-turns-towar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK &mdash; With a versatile lineup that can generate offense in so many different ways, the Washington Nationals definitely look like a dangerous team come October.</p> <p>Bryce Harper homered, Ian Desmond drove in three runs and Washington moved a step closer to its second NL East title in three ...Nationals' Citi Field win streak ends at 12 games as Mets prevail2014-09-12T22:42:50-04:00Ben Walkerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/12/nationals-citi-field-win-streak-ends-12-games-mets/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Juan Lagares hit a go-ahead double and the New York Mets made it stand up, ending a 12-game home skid against Washington by holding off the NL East-leading Nationals 4-3 Friday night.</p> <p>The Mets' losing streak at Citi Field versus Washington dated to last season, and was ...LaRoche, Rendon homer as Nationals beat Mets2014-09-11T22:29:20-04:00Ronald Blumhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/11/laroche-rendon-as-nationals-beat-mets-6-2/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW YORK (AP) - Adam LaRoche and Anthony Rendon had two-run homers off Bartolo Colon, who was ejected after hitting the following batter both times, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-2 Thursday night for their 12th straight win at Citi Field.</p> <p>Washington opened its NL East ...Ian Desmond, Anthony Rendon receive a day off for the Nationals2014-09-10T15:53:50-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/10/ian-desmond-anthony-rendon-receive-day-nationals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon have each played in at least 139 of Washington's 143 games this season. They have each started at least 137 games over the first five months of the season.</p> <p>So, needless to say, both were more than deserving of a day off.</p> <p>Desmond and Rendon ...Nationals still can't sweep Braves, but remain in good shape2014-09-10T19:02:40-04:00Tom Schadhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/10/nationals-still-cant-sweep-braves-remain-good-shap/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As the shadows turned to darkness at Nationals Park on Wednesday, the Washington Nationals packed their bags in a cluttered clubhouse, the homestand behind them and an 11-game road trip ahead.</p> <p>They had arrived earlier in the afternoon with a chance to do something they had not done since Aug. ...Nationals overpower Felix Hernandez, Mariners with homer outburst2014-08-30T07:21:33-04:00Tim Boothhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/30/nationals-overpower-felix-hernandez-mariners-homer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>SEATTLE &mdash; Ian Desmond, Anthony Rendon, Wilson Ramos and Jayson Werth had never faced Felix Hernandez prior to Friday night.</p> <p>They combined to hand Hernandez one of the more forgettable performances of his career.</p> <p>Rendon hit the first of Washington's four homers off Hernandez, and the Nationals showed off their ...Nationals' 9-game win streak is 'absolutely epic'2014-08-21T01:53:28-04:00Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/21/nationals-9-game-win-streak-is-absolutely-epic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>This shouldn't be happening, not like this. It's not that the Nationals have won nine straight games. And it's not that they've won in walk-off fashion four of the last five nights. It's that they've won three of the last four nights <em>after</em> blowing a lead in the eighth or ...